Vietnam: Storm wreaks havoc in the sea, boat capsizes, 34 dead

Ha Long Bay (Vietnam). A tourist boat capsized due to a sudden storm during a tourist visit in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon, killing 34 people. State media gave this information. According to reports, the ‘Wonder Sea’ boat was on a trip to the major tourist place Ha Long Bay, carrying 48 passengers and five crew members.

According to the VnExpress newspaper, rescue workers rescued 11 people and recovered the bodies from the place where the boat capsized. According to the newspaper, the boat capsized due to strong winds. Among those rescued was a 14-year-old boy, who was rescued four hours after being trapped in the overturned boat.

The newspaper reported that most of the passengers were tourists from the country’s capital Hanoi, including about 20 children. A tropical storm is also moving towards the region. According to the national weather forecast, Typhoon Wipha is expected to hit northern Vietnam, including the coast of Ha Long Bay, next week.